Bisacodyl Prescribing at THE WILLOWS PRACTICE

Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System

Items (12m)

Total Quantity

2,792

NHS Cost

£156

vs National Avg

-27.5%

THE WILLOWS PRACTICE prescribed 95 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £156 to the NHS. This is 27.5% below the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jun 2026

Prescribing Details

Total Items	95
Total Quantity	2,792
Total NHS Cost	£156
Presentations	2 different forms
vs National Average	-27.5%

Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison

This practice	95 items
National average per practice	131 items
Difference	-27.5% vs national average

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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.